MPSE-008 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU MPSE-008 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
State Politics in India
Structured previous year question paper for MPSE-008, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 50 · Questions: 10 · Sections: 2
Verified: 19 Jul 2026
MASTER OF ARTS (POLITICAL
SCIENCE) (MPS)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
MPSE-008 : STATE POLITICS IN INDIA
Time : 2 Hours Maximum Marks : 50
Note : Attempt five questions in all, selecting at
least two from each Section. Each question is
to be answered in about 400 words. All
questions carry equal marks.
Section—I
Q1.Examine the nationalist response to caste and untouchability in India.
Q2.Explain the mechanisms envisaged in the Indian constitution for resolution of inter -state conflicts and their working. [ 2 ]
Q3.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Constitutional amendments that impinge on Union-State relations.
(b) Role of the Governor in Union -State relations.
Q4.Discuss the major determinants of electoral behaviour in India.
Q5.Analyse the reasons for the changes in the party systems in the states since the late 1980s.
Section—II
Q6.Examine the characteristics and pattern of protest movements in India with suitable examples.
Q7.Expansion of freedom is the primary end and principal means of development. Discuss. [ 3 ]
Q8.Examine the impact of agrarian transformation on Indian politics.
Q9.Write short notes on the following :
(a) Impact on privatisation on working class.
(b) Linguistic conflict in Assam.
Q10.Analyse the impact of globalisation on state politics. 2022 -008 400 [ 6 ]